After the likes of Punjab Kings making headlines with the announcement of Shreyas Iyer as their captain through a reality show, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka took a more traditional route to announce their new captain, Rishabh Pant. Goenka and Pant participated in a one-on-one interview, streamed live on Jio Cinema and Star Sports, where Goenka made the announcement with a statement that resonated with fans: “I see a Born Leader in Rishabh Pant.”
The event also saw the presence of LSG’s head coach, Zaheer Khan, who played a crucial role in bringing Rishabh Pant to the franchise during the auction. LSG acquired Pant for a record fee, a clear indication that they had big plans for the dynamic wicketkeeper-batter. From that moment, it was almost certain that Pant would take the reins as the captain of the team.
With the official announcement now made, the focus shifts to how the team will be shaped around Pant’s leadership. His aggressive, fearless approach to the game has always set him apart, and this appointment signals a shift towards building a strategy that revolves around him.
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Having Pant lead from the front will undoubtedly bring a new dynamic to the team, and with him behind the stumps at the Lucknow Stadium, fans are in for a treat—especially when the spinners take charge, as Pant’s on-field decisions and leadership will be on full display.
Pant’s appointment also places him in the company of some of the most successful captains in IPL history. Sanjiv Goenka further commented on the success of MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma, noting that both have won five titles each, cementing their place as two of the best captains in IPL history.
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Goenka is confident that in the next 10-12 years, Rishabh Pant will join that exclusive list, building a legacy of his own as one of the best captains in the league. With Pant now at the helm, LSG fans will be hoping for a bright future ahead, led by their new, born leader.
